Civil War Items & Weapons Sale Day 1
Civil War Items & Weapons Sale Day 1
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Description
Redding Auction Service Inc. proudly presents this lifelong Civil War collection of the late Larry Witmer from Manchester (York County), PA. This one-of-a-kind collection was acquired between the 1950s to 1990s by Larry and his father Harvey “Pud” Witmer through attending auctions, gun shows and mostly buying from private collectors. This collection has never seen the light of day until this two-day auction! As you look through this catalog, or the items in person, or the thousands of photographs on our website, you will see the great detail that Larry and his father put into acquiring this collection regarding the condition, originality and rarity of the items.
Larry Witmer proudly served his country from 1958-1962 in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Hancock and then the USS Ticonderoga CVA-19 aircraft carriers. After his discharge from the Navy, he joined the Central Penn Antique Arms Association and was a member until 2021. Larry’s passion for history and historical correctness leads one to believe as to why he acquired his reproduction 3” ordnance cannon and... Show more
U.S. Militia Artillery or Cavalry Saber
Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 26 of 357)
Ames U.S. Model 1840 Musicians Sword – Dated 1862 – w/Unusual Double Hanger Scabbard
Lot # 27 (Sale Order: 27 of 357)
U.S. Militia NCO Sword
Lot # 28 (Sale Order: 28 of 357)
U.S. Officer’s Eagle Head Sword
Lot # 29 (Sale Order: 29 of 357)
U.S. Mounted Officer’s Eagle Head Sword
Lot # 30 (Sale Order: 30 of 357)
U.S. Saber Bayonet for Remington Model 1862 “Zouave” Rifle – w/Scabbard
Lot # 31 (Sale Order: 31 of 357)
U.S. Socket Bayonet for .58 Cal. Rifle-Musket
Lot # 32 (Sale Order: 32 of 357)
U.S. Socket Bayonet for Mod. 1835-42 .69 Cal. Musket
Lot # 33 (Sale Order: 33 of 357)
U.S. Socket Bayonet for .45-70 Cal. Trapdoor Rifle – Note: Missing Locking Ring
Lot # 34 (Sale Order: 34 of 357)
Ames Dahlgren Bowie Bayonet for Mod. 1861 Navy Percussion Rifle – Dated 1863 – w/Scabbard
Lot # 35 (Sale Order: 35 of 357)
Collins & Co. U.S. Saber Bayonet for Mod. 1841 Mississippi Rifle – Dated 1861 – w/Scabbard
Lot # 36 (Sale Order: 36 of 357)
Ames U.S. Saber Bayonet for Model 1855 Rifle – No Scabbard
Lot # 37 (Sale Order: 37 of 357)
U.S. Saber Bayonet for Merrill Rifle – w/Scabbard
Lot # 38 (Sale Order: 38 of 357)
U.S. Socket Bayonet for Mod. 1795 .69 Cal. Musket
Lot # 39 (Sale Order: 39 of 357)
Belgian Copy of French Model 1842 Saber Bayonet for French Light Minie .58 Cal. Rifle – w/Scabbard
Lot # 40 (Sale Order: 40 of 357)
U.S. Socket Bayonet for Mod. 1835-42 .69 Cal. Musket
Lot # 41 (Sale Order: 41 of 357)
U.S. Socket Bayonet for Mod. 1795 .69 Cal. Musket
Lot # 42 (Sale Order: 42 of 357)
U.S. Socket Bayonet for Hall Rifle
Lot # 43 (Sale Order: 43 of 357)
U.S. Socket Bayonet for Mod. 1855-61 .58 Cal. Rifle-Musket – w/Scabbard w/Belt Loop
Lot # 44 (Sale Order: 44 of 357)
Enfield Saber Bayonet for British Pattern 1837 “Brunswick” Rifle – Dated 1849 – No Scabbard
Lot # 45 (Sale Order: 45 of 357)
U.S. Socket Bayonet for .69 Cal. Muskets – w/Leather Scabbard w/White Buff Belt Loop – Pre Civil War
Lot # 46 (Sale Order: 46 of 357)
U.S. Socket Bayonet for Mod. 1873 .45-70 Cal. Trapdoor Rifles – No Scabbard
Lot # 47 (Sale Order: 47 of 357)
U.S. Socket Bayonet for .69 Cal. Muskets – Pre Civil War
Lot # 48 (Sale Order: 48 of 357)
U.S. Model 1855 Socket Bayonet for .58 Cal. Rifle-Muskets – w/Leather Scabbard – Civil War Iss
Lot # 49 (Sale Order: 49 of 357)
U.S. Mod. 1873 Trowel Bayonet for Mod. 1873 Trapdoor Rifles – w/Leather Scabbard
Lot # 50 (Sale Order: 50 of 357)